Announcing RetroVault

The article introduces RetroVault, a macOS application developed as a frontend for RomM, a self-hosted game library manager. It discusses how RomM organizes game collections with metadata and artwork, and how RetroVault bridges the gap between a web-based catalog and native Mac gaming by providing local emulation, controller support, and a seamless user experience. The author reflects on the philosophy of personal media ownership and the evolution of emulation frontends, citing OpenEmu as an inspiration. The piece is technical and focused on software development, making it relevant to IT/technology audiences interested in game emulation, library management, and macOS app design.